Registered Childrens Home Manager

New Way Recruitment LTD; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

New Way Recruitment LTD leads a specialist children's residential provider in Basildon, seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a therapeutic home for children with complex needs.

You will shape strategies, develop a care team, and drive continuous improvement to deliver safe, person-centred outcomes. The role offers autonomy, a supportive leadership group, and pathways for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager or Deputy in a Children's Residential Home.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s residential legislation.
• Qualification: Level 5 Diploma or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high‑performing residential care team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding requirements.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and behavioural support strategies.
• Drive outcomes through partnerships with families, social workers, and schools.
• Lead budgets, occupancy, resources, and service performance.
• Prepare for inspections and maintain high quality governance.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Basildon, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/22/2026

Lead a Home. Shape Futures. Change Lives.

New Way Recruitment is proud to be supporting a specialist children''s residential provider in the search for an exceptional Registered Children's Home Manager to lead and develop a therapeutic home supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, creating stable and nurturing environments, and empowering young people to achieve positive outcomes. You will have the autonomy to lead your service, develop your team, and drive continuous improvement whilst making a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children.

The Role

As Registered Children's Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, quality, compliance, and day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children receive safe, person-centred, and outcome-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing residential care team.
  
• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children''s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding requirements.
  
• Promote a therapeutic and child-centred culture that supports emotional wellbeing, stability, and positive development.
  
• Oversee care planning, risk management, safeguarding processes, and behavioural support strategies.
  
• Drive positive outcomes for children through effective partnership working with families, social workers, education providers, and external professionals.
  
• Maintain high standards of quality assurance, governance, and continuous improvement.
  
• Manage staffing, recruitment, rotas, supervision, training, and performance management.
  
• Take ownership of budgets, occupancy, resources, and service performance.
  
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections while maintaining excellent standards across the service.
  
• Ensure every child has opportunities to thrive, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals.
  

What We''re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a Children''s Residential Home.
  
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children''s residential legislation.
  
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
  
• Proven experience leading teams and driving positive service outcomes.
  
• Passionate about safeguarding, child development, and delivering high-quality care.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
  
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
  
• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
  
• Supportive senior leadership team.
• Employee wellbeing programme and support services.
  
• Recognition and reward initiatives.
  
• Opportunity to lead a service where your contribution genuinely impacts the lives of children and young people.